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  1. Foods to eat:

    • Healthy carbohydrate foods
    • Vegetables
    • Fruits
    • Legumes, such as beans
    • Whole grains
    • Omega- 3 fatty acid rich foods
    • Tuna
    • Sardines
    • Salmon
    • Mackerel
    • Halibut
    • Cod
    • Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated foods
    • Olive oil
    • Canola oil
    • Peanut oil
    • Almonds
    • Pecans
    • Walnuts
    • Avocados

    Foods to avoid:

    • Foods heavy in saturated fats
    • Foods heavy in trans fats
    • Beef
    • Processed meats
    • Sugary drinks
    • High-fat dairy products
    • Salty foods
    • Fried foods

    Stop smoking: Smoking increases the level of blood sugar level.

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    Treatment

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    There are no medications that can cure Type 2 diabetes. Healthy diet and exercise are the first steps in controlling the blood sugar level. Medications are available to help manage the disease condition. Medications may work in different ways. A few may increase the production of insulin while others may improve insulin resistance.

    Medication

    Biguanide: Improves sensitivity of the body tissues to insulin.

    Metformin

    Sulphonylureas: Helps the body produce more insulin.

    Glibenclamide . Gliclazide . Glipizide . Glimepiride . Tolbutamide

    Alpha glucosidase inhibitor: Delay the absorption of carbohydrates.

    Acarbose

    Thiazolidinediones: Increases sensitivity to insulin. Since this is associated with many side effects, it is prescribed only if it is necessary.

    Rosiglitazone . Pioglitazone

    DPP-4 inhibitors: Helps reduce blood sugar levels, without much of side effects.

    Sitagliptin . Saxagliptin . Linagliptin

    SGLT2 inhibitors: Prevent kidneys from absorbing excess glucose. Excess sugar is excreted in urine. This might include side effects of repeated urinary infections, increased urination.

    Canagliflozin . Dapagliflozin

    Insulin injection: This helps manage the sugar level efficiently, usually, prescribed for long standing or very high sugar levels. There are many types of Insulin.

    Insulin glulisine . Insulin lispro . Insulin aspart . Insulin glargine . Insulin detemir . Insulin isophane

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    Specialist

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    Endocrinologist : Specializes in the function and disorders of the endocrine system of the body.

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  1. What are the meals suitable for Type 2 Diabetics?

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    Cassia D Muller community pageBachelor in Nutrition · 2 years of expMeals rich in fiber, such as greens and vegetables for large meals or seeds such as oats, chia, flaxseed for snacks. Proteins should also be present in most meals, such as meat, ch...Read more
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  2. Dietary recommendations for managing type 2 diabetes include12345:
    • Choose whole, unprocessed foods over processed or packaged foods.
    • Eat regular meals and spread them evenly throughout the day.
    • Learn about the type and amount of carbohydrate foods that work best for you.
    • Follow a low glycemic index (GI) diet and reduce the glycemic load (GL) of your meals.
    • Consume a diet lower in fat, especially saturated fat.
    • Include vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruits, dairy, nuts, seeds, lean meats, and fish in your diet.
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    To help manage your diabetes: Choose more whole, unprocessed foods and less processed or packaged foods Eat regular meals and spread them evenly throughout the day Get to know what type and how much carbohydrate foods to eat for you Look to follow a low GI diet and reduce the GL of your meals Eat a diet lower in fat, particularly saturated fat
    www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/living-with-diabetes/…
    A nutritious, balanced diet is helpful for managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Meals and snacks should draw on a range of foods from all groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, and dairy.
    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317355

    Eating healthy foods with a low glycaemic index (GI) can help to optimise your blood sugar levels. This includes wholegrain breads, minimally processed breakfast cereals like rolled or steel cut oats, legumes, fruit, pasta and dairy products.

    www.healthdirect.gov.au/type-2-diabetes
    A healthy diet can help to manage diabetes and prevent other health complications. The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide guidance on which foods make up a healthy diet and how much to aim for. Avoid energy dense refined foods and instead eat whole foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
    dietitiansaustralia.org.au/health-advice/diabetes

    What to Eat and What to Avoid With Type 2 Diabetes

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